2019 Session V.8

80th Legislative Assembly

Bill Would allow Gun Safety to be Taught to 1st Graders

SB 801 Senate Bill 801 would allow but not require public and private schools to give 1st graders a 30 minute class on firearms. The class would be geared towards firearm safety and accident prevention. SB 801

North Santiam Watershed Council Receives Grant

The Oregon State Weed Board Awarded $24, 772 to the North Santiam Watershed Council for the North Santiam Invasive Ludwigia Treatment and Survey Project. The purpose of this project is to treat invasive species and protect the native species that exist within the watershed, to survey species in streams that have not previously been surveryed, and to inform local residents about the invasive species and the things that they can do to contribute to the improvements of the ecosystem. This money will be used to fund the treatment plan along with the surveys and citizen engagement.

Upcoming Events

March 23- Defend the 2nd Gun Rights Rally              Gun Rights Rally March 30- Lebanon Soup kitchen Fundraiser Breakfast              Fundraising Breakfast April 6- Walk a Mile/5k Run fundraiser for Child abuse awareness.

Joint Committee on Policy and Research

The House Committee on Legislative Policy and Research Exists to oversee Legislative Policy & research at the capital. They do not meet on a regular basis, but rather when there is a specific need for a meeting. They appoint directors and establish rules for Legislative Policy & Research.

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REPRESENTATIVE SPRENGER'S COMMITTEES:

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY: VICE-CHAIR HOUSE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES: VICE-CHAIR JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE POLICY AND RESEARCH JOINT COMMITTEE ON STUDENT SUCCESS JOINT COMMITTEE ON CAPITOL CULTURE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CONDUCT HOUSE COMMITTEE ON RULES

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